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Moral Dilemma

Description:

A moral dilemma refers to a situation where an individual is faced with a choice between two or more moral principles or values, each of which could lead to undesirable consequences. It often involves a conflict between what is morally right and what is morally wrong.

Senses:

  1. Sense 1: Moral dilemma as a psychological and ethical concept
  2. Sense 2: Moral dilemma in literature and storytelling

Usage Examples:

Sense 1: Moral dilemma as a psychological and ethical concept

Example 1: When faced with the decision to lie to protect a friend or tell the truth and risk hurting them, Maria found herself in a difficult moral dilemma.

Example 2: The politician grappled with a moral dilemma regarding a proposed law that could benefit their constituents but might have negative consequences for the environment.

Sense 2: Moral dilemma in literature and storytelling

Example 1: The protagonist in the novel was torn between saving their own life or sacrificing themselves to save their loved ones, creating a gripping moral dilemma.

Example 2: In the movie, the detective faced a moral dilemma when they discovered evidence that could wrongfully convict an innocent person but might also jeopardize the investigation.

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